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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.75, 1,375.61 and 554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.75, 1,375.61 and 554.75 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.75 : 1,375.61 = 554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.75/1,375.61 = 554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.75x = 1,375.61 × 554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.75x = 763,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,110.00/996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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